General Description
The MAX1806 low-dropout linear regulator operates
from a +2.25V to +5.5V supply and delivers a guaran-
teed 500mA load current with low 175mV dropout. The
high-accuracy (±1%) output voltage is preset at an
internally trimmed voltage (see Selector Guide) or can
be adjusted from +0.8V to +4.5V with an external resis-
tive-divider.
An internal PMOS pass transistor allows low 210µA
supply current, making this device ideal for portable
equipment such as personal digital assistants (PDAs),
cellular phones, cordless phones, and other equip-
ment, including base stations and docking stations.
Other features include an active-low, power-OK output
that indicates when the output is out of regulation, a
0.02µA shutdown mode, short-circuit protection, and
thermal shutdown protection. The MAX1806 comes in a
miniature 1.3W, 8-pin power-µMAX package with a
metal pad on the underside of the package.
Applications
Notebook Computers
Cellular and Cordless Telephones
PDAs
Palmtop Computers
Base Stations
USB Hubs
Docking Stations
Features
♦ Guaranteed 500mA Output Current
♦ Output Down to 0.8V
♦ Low 175mV Dropout at 500mA
♦ ±1% Output Voltage Accuracy
Preset at 0.8V, 1.5V, 1.8V, 2.5V, or 3.3V
Adjustable from 0.8V to 4.5V
♦ Power-OK Output
♦ Low 210µA Ground Current
♦ 0.02µA Shutdown Current
♦ Thermal Overload Protection
♦ Output Current Limit
♦ Tiny 1.3W, 8-Pin Power-µMAX Package
MAX1806
500mA, Low-Voltage Linear Regulator in µMAX
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